ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

Festive Walk Iloilo celebrates Oktoberfest with weekly live music, exclusive promos, and discounts plus perfect beer pairings.  Boozy Wonderland Streetfest at Festive Walk Iloilo happens from October 10 - 27, every Thursday to Sunday. You can light up your party weekends with the best drinks, music and bar chow all month long, from 4PM onwards at Festive Walk Parade.  Chill out and booze up with spectacular nightly entertainment with Octoberfusion and enjoy Acoustics performances during Fridays & Sundays. And on Saturdays. there will be live DJ sets from Eric Gella, Jason David, DJ Young, Glock Villalobos and The Dukes plus performances from Iloilo home-grown bands like Souled Out, Kreonz and Four Elements.  Eatspectacular delights in grilled, fried, and other flavorful treats to pair your boozy favorites. Try Casa Iberica's 1.5L Mug Beer and get one serving of featured pinchos for free.  Bourbon St. on the other ...

TMC Iloilo Red Coat Ambassadors The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo is starting a movement that will spark human connection and level up personal engagement to bring forth the best patient experience. Officially unveiled on September 27, TMC Iloilo’s “Red Coat Movement” is giving C.A.R.E. a new meaning as the program aims to bring patient partnership to a whole new level through Compassion, Assistance, Relationship and Empathy - the values that Red Coat Ambassador should possess. TMC Iloilo and TMC Ortigas Red Coat Ambassadors with TMC Network President and CEO Dr. Eugene Ramos, TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa and TMC Iloilo Chief Marketing Officer Prince Juliene Hermaine Celo. The said program is open to all TMC Iloilo employees and other volunteers who has the passion to serve with a heart and spark human connection and engagement through meaningful conversations.  TMC Network President and CEO  Dr. Eugene Ramos “Care is the c...

Catch Disney’s newest fantasy adventure film, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” set to hit Philippine theatres on October 16. In this sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” stars Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Riley, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skrein, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville and Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith, and is directed by Joachim Rønning. You can invite the family to watch this newest Disney flick on the big screen with Globe at Home! Score  two (2) movie invites via GMovies  by applying for a Globe At Home Postpaid plan from  October 10 to November 5, 2019  via   the   Globe Online Shop  and Globe Stores nationwide. Successful applications will b...

Cine Europa, with its 22-year long screening history is among the oldest and most watched foreign film festivals in the Philippines. And this 2019, the Europian Union(EU) brings 12 kaleidoscopic films to the City of Love as for its Iloilo City leg. On Oct. 9, 2019, SM City Iloilo will host the film festival launch at SM Cinema 8 together with an EU delegation to grace the event.  A screening of the Dutch film, De Marathon, concludes the opening celebration. This sport-drama-comedy film is about four very out-of-shape men working at a car shop and a mararhon. They start to train for the sport after finding out that they have a debt with the tax service and with a marathon win, they can pay their debts! Cine Europa 2019 features films from Europe, particularly Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Each cinematic masterpiece tackles diffe...

As its way of giving back to its employees who share their talents, skills and passion to their work, The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo staged “Scene and Seen: Expressions of Pride, Purpose and Pleasure” on September 26. The said photo exhibit showcased the works of TMC Iloilo present and past employees who shared their talents in photography. Through “Scene and Seen”, TMC Iloilo was able to give the spotlight mainly to artists who devoted themselves in service of TMC Iloilo’s patient partners. These were Leo Anthony Biaco and Dr. Don Garcia. Leo Anthony Biaco was formerly part of TMC Iloilo Marketing team as Brand Specialist. Being his home for four years, Biaco was able to hone his skills in digital arts and photography being part of the hospital’s creative team.  With his background in layouting and photography, he further pursued his passion leading him to focus on being a freelance photographer and layout artist. Meanwhile, Dr. Don Garcia ...

Looking for a boost to jumpstart your day? Or maybe an afternoon caffeine fix to get you going through the day? Make a dash for it with "Coffee On Us" at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo as it gets you covered with a #FeelGood promo! Starting tomorrow, October 1, 2019, enjoy a cup of brewed coffee for FREE! Just avail of any of the wide variety of baked goodies like breads, pies, and even sandwiches at DASH and your coffee is good to go! 'Coffee On Us' is also great to enjoy when meeting with clients, mingling with friends or just relaxing alone in the communal spaces with casual work areas and booth-style seating adjacent to Dash.  DASH at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo is the hotel's 24-hour grab-and-go counter is a very convenient self-serve section which offers busy travelers a variety of ready-to-eat choices that can be consumed on-the-go.  It's just one of the exciting new ways that Dash makes sure they'v...

While its caused many speculations at first, the purchase of  business giant SM  of the derelict  Lacson/Yusay/Consing  heritage mansion breathe new life into this neglected property fronting the plaza and church of Molo in Iloilo City. The newly restored heritage house was opened to the public in time for the hosting of (some side meetings of the) APEC 2015   in Iloilo City. Now, christened as  The Molo Mansion , it now houses SM's  Kultura Butik Store   showcasing local artistry and craftsmanship, bringing together specialties from all over the Philippines for a unique shopping experience. The Kultura store is housed on the ground floor occupying almost all the available spaces while the upper floors are undergoing additional renovation and redesign. Snack shops are found outside and beside the mansion which are perfect for a quick snack or a heavy meal. And here are some of the pasalubong fin...

The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo once again proved that it is indeed a “Trailblazer in Healthcare in Western Visayas” with its recent feat in the 2019 DOH30 Hospital Awards held at Pearlmont Hotel in Cagayan De Oro on September 17. TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa (3rd from right) receives the DOH30 Hospital Star Awards together with TMC Iloilo Chief Patient Services Division Officer Joaquin Sapul Jr. (rightmost), TMC Iloilo Chief Quality Officer Rahal Akeem Daleno (3rd from left) and TMC Iloilo Chief Finance Officer Kitchy Marie Niaraki Asli (2nd from left). TMC Iloilo was recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Performing Level 2 Hospitals assessed in the following criteria: Infection Control and Hospital Safety Programs, Service Provision, Patient Experience and Employee Satisfaction, Social Responsibility and Community-based Activities, and Quality Improvement and Innovations. “This recognition will further boost confidence of our patien...

As part of its corporate social responsibility, SM City Iloilo ensures that the environmental responsibility of its business processes and contributes to the protection of the natural habitats where it operates. Capiz Governor Esteban Evan “Nonoy” Contreras(center) receives the check from SM City Iloilo Asst. Mall Manager Darrel Defensor(7th from left) as part of SM’s support to Brgy. Bayuyaw in Pres. Roxas town’s greening initiatives. Also present were representatives from Brgy. Bayuyaw, Atty. Abeb Arboleda Depon(leftmost), SM City Iloilo PR Manager Troy Camarista(8th from left) and SM Engineering’s Jhuno Rey  and Tino Solidum. The mall obtains climate friendly solutions, adopts instruments that help monitor and mitigate the company’s carbon footprints, protects biodiversity and promotes access to clean and renewable sources of energy. SM City Iloilo also joins tree planting activities such as the One Million Trees in One Day Challenge project of the Cap...